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Family: Winged. Country: France. Status: Study 1990.

Two stage to orbit horizontal takeoff / horizontal landing vehicle. Booster would be powered by scramjets to Mach 12 separation before second stage separated.

Specifications

Core Diameter: 17.5 m. Total Length: 28.5 m.

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